Typical offer
ABB including B at A level or AS level Maths
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall including minimum 5 in Maths and 4 in English at standard level
GCSE
English at grade B (5)
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDD (modules taken must be comparable to AS level Maths)
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.
Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students
For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.
International Foundation Programme
If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.